The Manitowoc City Council unanimously adopted two resolutions authorizing the city to act as a conduit for grant applications benefiting local businesses.

The Finance Committee returned Document 604 recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing a harbor assistance program grant application on behalf of Burger Boat Company; Alderman Sitkiewicz explained the city is serving as the conduit for the grant application. The council adopted the committee report by unanimous vote.

Document 611 was a resolution authorizing submission of a Fiscal Year 2025 U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) PIDP grant application on behalf of Riese Malt and Ingredients Company Corporation and Grama Shore LLC. Committee members noted the resolution had not been reviewed by committee prior to the council meeting but recommended approval; the council adopted the resolution unanimously.

Transcript notes indicate both items were approved without recorded opposition. The council did not detail grant amounts or project terms during the floor discussion recorded in the transcript.